Physics Program Overview
Physics may be the most fundamental of all sciences stretching from understanding distant galaxies聽to the inner workings of the nucleus of every atom. 聽It is the basis for all applied sciences.
The Physics program at 糖心Vlog传媒 offers you a Bachelor of Science degree if you are planning to attend graduate school in聽disciplines such as Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Astronomy. 聽The degree includes sufficient math credits to grant you a minor in Mathematics as well. 聽A minor in Physics is also easily combined with other majors.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with teaching licensure is also offered if you plan to teach Physics in high school. There is a very high demand for聽STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)聽teachers nationwide.聽 A B.A. in Physics without licensure will provide you with a broad but rigorous technical degree which would be useful in many careers.
The Physics program offers you small classes, strong laboratory emphasis, and personal attention from faculty. You are encouraged to pursue summer internships at major universities and research centers which grant both academic credit and usually a聽substantial salary as well. 聽Opportunities for summer research in astronomy are possible, too! 聽You may choose a semester internship at local companies and medical sites; such placements in the past have influenced students’ career paths and graduate study.
| Astrophysics | Medical / Health Physics |
| Biophysics | Nuclear Physics |
| Civil engineering | Optics |
| Education 鈥� University / College / High School | Particle Physics |
| Engineering 鈥� Biomedical / Chemical / Civil / Industrial | Quantum Technologies |
| Green Technologies / Alternative Energies | Robotics |
What Are Our Physics Graduates Doing Now?
Currently some are in graduate school in engineering, medical physics, and theoretical physics at Vanderbilt, University of Kentucky, Duke University, and University of Tennessee. Another graduate has recently earned her Ph.D. in Physics and is teaching at Cumberland University in Kentucky. There are graduates who are in a variety of fields ranging from medical physics to web design to government intelligence gathering.
Physics Coursework
- To view all聽required courses for a BS in Physics, click here.
- To view all聽required courses for a minor聽in Physics, click here.
- To view聽course descriptions, click here.
Laptop Requirement
The Physics聽program requires a laptop with Microsoft Office 2010 or later, and wireless and webcam capability.